jhmed
05-18-2005, 11:20 PM
I spent a long time building an SiR replica (right down to every last detail) but after 5 long years I decided to just get my own.
To make my old Canadian CRX into an SiR, I had literally everything to make it an EF8 replica... right down to the glass roof. I was even going to weld in the EF8 frame rails so I wouldn't have to use a mount kit for my B16!
Faced with mounting costs for bodywork, and installation I opted to end my project and import an SiR instead.
So, let me tell y'all - I came by this car honestly. I'm not one of these people who just jumped on the JDM Bandwagon...
When I got her home I swapped:
Front H
Headlights
Signals
Corners
Bumper
Air Filter
Replaced Intake w/stock EF8 unit
Personal Box
Access Visors
Center Console (European)
DC2 Type R Shift Boot
Spoon Speedometer/Odometer
Spoon ECU
Spoon VTEC Controller
DC2 Type R Steering Wheel
Rear Seat
Rear Side Linings
OBX Rear Upper Strut Brace
JDM Gathers Bass Tubes
Maplights
Door Panels
Gathers Speaker Covers (Honda Super Sound)
Sunvisors
SiR Emblem
Auto AirCon Controller Unit
Center Garnish (CR-X VTEC)
Pole Switch
Dual Switch Plate
Fog Switch
Hazzard/Defroster/Dimmer Switches
EK9 Type R Valve Cover/Oil Cap
OEM Honda H4H Bulbs
These were all parts I had 'in stock' in my garage.
There have been a lot of skinny paycheques, and a lot of sleepless nights on this and my former project. Despite the fact I bought it instead of built it, I feel that I've paid my dues...
Just wanted you all to know that I didn't just wake up one morning with an SiR in my driveway.
Before and After Pics:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/001.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/002.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/003.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/004.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/007.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/008.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/017.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/018.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/019.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/020.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/011.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/012.jpg
To make my old Canadian CRX into an SiR, I had literally everything to make it an EF8 replica... right down to the glass roof. I was even going to weld in the EF8 frame rails so I wouldn't have to use a mount kit for my B16!
Faced with mounting costs for bodywork, and installation I opted to end my project and import an SiR instead.
So, let me tell y'all - I came by this car honestly. I'm not one of these people who just jumped on the JDM Bandwagon...
When I got her home I swapped:
Front H
Headlights
Signals
Corners
Bumper
Air Filter
Replaced Intake w/stock EF8 unit
Personal Box
Access Visors
Center Console (European)
DC2 Type R Shift Boot
Spoon Speedometer/Odometer
Spoon ECU
Spoon VTEC Controller
DC2 Type R Steering Wheel
Rear Seat
Rear Side Linings
OBX Rear Upper Strut Brace
JDM Gathers Bass Tubes
Maplights
Door Panels
Gathers Speaker Covers (Honda Super Sound)
Sunvisors
SiR Emblem
Auto AirCon Controller Unit
Center Garnish (CR-X VTEC)
Pole Switch
Dual Switch Plate
Fog Switch
Hazzard/Defroster/Dimmer Switches
EK9 Type R Valve Cover/Oil Cap
OEM Honda H4H Bulbs
These were all parts I had 'in stock' in my garage.
There have been a lot of skinny paycheques, and a lot of sleepless nights on this and my former project. Despite the fact I bought it instead of built it, I feel that I've paid my dues...
Just wanted you all to know that I didn't just wake up one morning with an SiR in my driveway.
Before and After Pics:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/001.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/002.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/003.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/004.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/007.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/008.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/017.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/018.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/019.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/020.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/011.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/jhmed/Before%20And%20After/012.jpg